You are given the following information about y and x. Dependent Variable y Independent Variable x 5 1 4 2 3 3 2 6 1 8 ​ Refer to Exhibit 3. The least squares estimate of b1 (slope) equals   a. -1   b. -2.4   c. -0.53   d. -5

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You are given the following information about y and x.

Dependent Variable y

Independent Variable x

5

1

4

2

3

3

2

6

1

8

Refer to Exhibit 3. The least squares estimate of b1 (slope) equals

  a.
-1
  b.
-2.4
  c.
-0.53
  d.
-5
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